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DYO 786J

1970 Ford Zodiac

Gold Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,350 mi
Last recorded58,350 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1970 Ford Zodiac65,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYO 786J
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 58,350 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 57,813 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 57,093 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 56,611 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 56,601 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 May 2008 55,026 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s rear tyre starting to perish on side walls

Pass 23 May 2007 53,335 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 52,889 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Zodiac?

Based on 6,628 MOT tests across 872 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
344
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
872
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 270
brake binding 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 144
parking brake recording little or no effort 126
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DYO 786J is a 1970 Ford Zodiac in Gold with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1970 Ford Zodiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 65,672 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Zodiac fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 270 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DYO 786J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Zodiac typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 56 years old, this Ford Zodiac is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DYO 786J?

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What year was DYO 786J registered?

DYO 786J is a 1970 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 5 November 1970.

Is DYO 786J safe to buy?

The MOT history for DYO 786J shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DYO 786J have outstanding finance?

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